2005 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · BF55 NBE
2005 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 28,879 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF55 NBE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2025
- 28,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF55 NBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Megane (BF55 NBE) between October 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
BF55 NBE Mileage History
- 24/10/202415,450 mi
- 12/12/202528,879 mi+13,429 mi
- 13/12/202528,879 mi
Average of roughly 11,820 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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